It was a rare sunny day and we thought it warranted a visit to Rufford Country Park in North Nottinghamshire. We have been many times before as we love the sights and scenery. The park was once part of a 12th century Abbey and its estate. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536 the … More Rufford – A Nottinghamshire Beauty Spot
After an unsuccessful visit to Alfreton we wanted to salvage what was left of the day by driving the short journey to Belper. It may have only been a 15 minute drive from Alfreton but we had moved away from the not so nice area near North Nottinghamshire and moved further into Derbyshire. Belper is only … More Belper – Saving the Day
We haven’t been on many days out this year so far and as I didn’t have the inconvenience of work last weekend we wanted to take advantage. Nowadays choosing a new day out destination has become rather difficult. Over the last 6 and a half years together we have been to every nice and okay … More Alfreton – A Mistake
The next walk I did was from Carlton to Holme Pierrepont. The journey to reach Holme Pierrepont was very similar to Part 1 of my walks around Nottingham. I walked from Carlton to the centre of Nottingham and then the same general direction towards Gamston, before turning left on Regatta Way towards Holme Pierrepont. This was a 5 … More Walking in Nottingham – Part 2
There’s plenty of things to see in Nottingham. Whether you go for a walk, cycle or are just driving through. But I like to walk and I’m a quick walker at that! On my walks I have taken photos of the pretty sights and hidden treasures around Nottingham. Nottingham city centre to Gamston – 3 … More Walking in Nottingham: Part 1
Where The Wildings Are 